Meet Indiana's Libertarian Candidate for 9th District U.S. Congress in 2006 and 2008. Dr. Eric Schansberg has been a professor of Economics at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany for 15 years and has written two books on public policy. Dr. Schansberg is an evangelical Christian who has taught Bible studies since 1990. Eric has been married to Tonia since 1995 and is father to four boys— two by adoption and two the more conventional way.

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

pseudo-debate last night at IUS

It was good to be back on stage with Hill and Sodrel last night. (We were also joined by Don Mantooth [the write-in candidate for the 9th District] and Steve Osburn [the only opposition to Sen. Lugar in November].) It has been surprisingly and disappointingly difficult to set up these sorts of forums between the three of us. The upshot seems to be that one candidate doesn't want to debate much and the other mostly wants to debate on his favorite issues. In any case, we had a wide-ranging discussion of important topics last night. Good stuff!

Thanks to the Women's Forum of Southern Indiana for sponsoring the candidates' night!

About Me

First and foremost, I am saved by God's grace as manifested most clearly through the atoning death of Jesus Christ-- and thus, adopted into His family. As a result, I increasingly seek to extend His grace to others in my daily life. On the home front, I am a husband and father to four young men (two by adoption and two the more conventional way). Professionally, I am an economist who loves to teach and is active in public policy circles. Vocationally, I am an active writer and the author of three books (one on the book of Joshua; two on public policy-- one secular, one Christian). Finally, I am the co-author of a 21-month discipleship curriculum, Thoroughly Equipped (and a lighter 36-week version), for developing competent lay-leaders in the Church. Related to that work, Kurt and I have two books, Enough Horses in the Barn and Roll Up Your Sleeves.